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EFCC TASKFORCE ARRESTS 34 SUSPECTED CURRENCY SPECULATORS IN ABUJA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Taskforce Arrests 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators  for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.   The suspects are :Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, Mohammed Kabir Ibrahim, Abubakar Ghadafi, Muktar Usman, Umar Abubakar Abba, Yakubu Sani, Aminu Abubakar, Muhammed Suleman Abara, Yusuf Tahir, Usman Lawal, Usman Lawal, Usman Umar, Amina Garba Rola, Muhammed Aliyu, Murtala Haruna, Sani Mohammed, Umar Farouk, Muhammed Sagiuru, Aminu Salisu, Lawal Bello, Munzali Hashim, Jamilu Suleiman, Mustapha Umar, Mubarak Tanimu, Adamu Garba, Mohammed Usman, Bello Musa, Saleh Moha

ACTRESS BIMBO ADEMOYE UPGRADED FROM A BRAND INFLUENCER TO A BRAND AMBASSADOR TODAY.{PHOTOS}.#CONGRATULATIONS.

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     Actress Bimbo Ademoye made an Ambassador today.She made this known today when she shared these two photos with the caption ''  Super excited to announce to you that I've graduated from  @getfitng  brand influencer to brand ambassador . To say that I'm excited to ba a part of the  #getfit  family is an understatement. I'm thankful to you all for supporting me .God bless you guys. I love you . Now let's secure more bags these remaining days of 2019 shall we. Achieve your dream body because fit life =better mind #GETFITNG2020   ''.More photos below.

PRESIDENT BUHARI'S DAUGHTER,GRADUATES WITH A FIRST CLASS.{PHOTOS}.#CONGRATULATIONS.

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   With a heart full of joy,wife of the Nigerian President Aisha Muhammadu Buhari shared photos of her daughters graduation on social media,a graduation that took place yesterday somewhere in an undisclosed foreign land yesterday.She shared all these photos with the caption ''  Alhamdulillah ! Today I was joined by family members, friends and well wishers for the graduation of my daughter Aisha M Buhari Jnr (Hanan) @hanan_buhari who graduated with a first class degree. I’m grateful to the good people of Kebbi State, where her final project was located for all their support. I want to particularly thank H.E. Gov Atiku Bagudu, Ibrahim Bagudu, the First Lady of Kebbi the Emirs of Gwandu and the Emir of Daura. I wish all students the very best in their future endeavors. # Alhamdulillah # glorybetoGod   ''.More photos below.

SANWO-OLU FLAGS OFF VICTORIA ISLAND-ONIRU 1.8KM ROAD NETWORK.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE

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        It was jubilation galore as residents of the Victoria Island-Oniru axis came out on Wednesday to witness the official flag off of the Victoria Island-Oniru axis road upgrading project by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The project, which is being executed through Public Infrastructure Improvement Partnership (PIIP) arrangement", was conceived and conceptualised four months ago by Planet Projects at the instance of Access Bank Plc, the major partner. The aim was to improve the traffic linkage and travel time around the highly commercial axis of Victoria Island. It is believed that traffic congestion being experienced within the project area reduces productivity and discourage growth of businesses. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Mrs Aramide Adeoye, in her opening remarks, said the project is significant in a number of ways because it involves private sector participation, stressing that the private sector is seen as a critical partner in t

JUBILATION AS SANWO-OLU FLAGS OFF MASSIVE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN IKORODU.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      A crowd of joyous residents of Ikorodu in Lagos State on Wednesday trooped out to receive Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was in the area to flag off massive rehabilitation and expansion of major roads. Accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the State’s cabinet, Sanwo-Olu formally kicked off the upgrading and reconstruction of Owutu-Agric-Isawo, Bola Tinubu-Igbogbo-Imota and Itamaga-Ijede roads, giving the residents the feeling of long sought relief. The three road projects, which are expected to be completed in the next 20 months, are being handled by Messrs Hitech Construction Company and Arab Contractor. The 11.9 kilometres Ijede Road stretches from Ewu Elepe to Ijede town, cutting across four local councils and 37 communities. Governor Sanwo-Olu awarded contract for the construction of the first phase of the road, which covers 6.05 kilometres from Itamaga to Ewu Elepe town. Also, the Governor officially flagged off the construction of

A LADY IS BEING ACCUSED OF STABBING HER PARTNER TO DEATH IN HIS SLEEP.{PHOTOS}.

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       A Nigerian man identified as Obinna has been confirmed dead after he was allegedly stabbed by his partner. A Facebook user who recounted how she warned the deceased not to marry the lady from Nnewi community in Anambra State, disclosed that the late Obinna was the only son of his parents. Sarafina Legacy wrote "Obinna My Friend I can't believe you're gone. Chai Obinna my friend, I've been crying since yesterday over your demise, so this Nnewi devil finally killed u? I and Tochukwu warned you not to marry this lady but u didn't hear. The worst is that Obinna is an only son. RIP My brother and friend" Another Facebook user, Princess Nnenna who corroborated the murder claimed the said lady stabbed her partner to death over a minor issue.More photos below.

PRESIDENT BUHARI BIDS PROF TAM DAVID-WEST FAREWELL.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday paid glowing tributes to his long-time ally and friend, Professor Tamunoemi Sokari David-West, who served as Minister of Petroleum Resources between January 1984 and August 1985. At the commendation service for the former minister, held at the Chapel of Resurrection, University of Ibadan, the President said Prof David-West would be sorely missed for his integrity, sense of accountability,  and radical opposition to corruption. President Buhari was represented at the event by Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Also at the event were the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, renowned academics, politicians, family members and admirers of the eminent virologist, who had attained national and international acclaim. “The late Professor stood for all that was noble and just,” President Buhari said through his Adviser on Media, adding: “He had an indomitable spirit, stoo

AT LAUNCH OF NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY 2019 DOCUMENT, PRESIDENT BUHARI PLEDGES TOTAL COMMITMENT TO SAFER, SECURE NIGERIA.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE

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      President Buhari Launches National Security Road Map and Presides over FEC in State House on 4th Dec 2019 National Security Road Map 6: President Buhari with L-R: National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo Agege and Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila as he launched National Security Road Map in State House on 4th Dec 2019. AT LAUNCH OF NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY 2019 DOCUMENT, PRESIDENT BUHARI PLEDGES TOTAL COMMITMENT TO SAFER, SECURE NIGERIA President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja launched the National Security Strategy 2019 document with a pledge that his administration ‘‘remains fully and unreservedly committed’’ to achieving a safer and a more secure Nigeria. Speaking on the occasion which preceded the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), President Buhari said the execution of the strategy as encapsulated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) is a task for all heads of Minis

FIVE INTERNET FRAUDSTERS BAG JAIL TERMS IN FCT.{PHOTO}.

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     Justice A.O. Musa of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Bwari, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 convicted five Abuja-based internet fraudsters to different jail terms. They were prosecuted by Abuja Zonal Office of the EFCC. The first set of the convicts comprised, Asiriuwa Jimon (alias Robin Anthony), Ayo Balogun Richard (alias Jessca Betty) and Nwegbediegwu Chekwubechukwu Josephat.    

SOUND SULTAN URGES ENTERTAINERS TO USE THEIR PLATFORMS TO SPEAK AGAINST CORRUPTION,INTERNET FRAUD.[PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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       Nigerian music celebrity, Olanrenwaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, has urged actors in the Nigerian entertainment industry to contribute their quota in the fight against corruption and internet fraud by using their platforms to speak out against the twin evils. . . Sound Sultan made the call over the weekend in Lagos, in a media chat with the EFCC.

EFCC STORMS YAHOO-BOYS DEN,ARRESTS KINGPIN,26 OTHERS.{PHOTO}.

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     Operatives of the EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 busted a Lagos hotel believed to be a hideout for internet fraudsters. The target was one Rasaq Balogun, a suspected internet fraud kingpin, whose illicit activities dominated intelligence gathered from the recently arrested ‘police spies’ during a raid on their Abeokuta base. According to findings, Balogun harbours an army of young men recruited to carry out financial frauds through the use of the internet.